Newark to Detroit (EWR–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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EWR–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 43 | 739, E75L, E7W | 1h50-2h13 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LY, SK, VS, WS | 36 | 319, 712, 717, CR9, E70 | 1h41-2h10 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Newark
| Metric | EWR→DTW | TEB→DTW | LGA→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 223 | 1 | 135 |
| Flight time | 1h 59m | 1h 18m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
EWR–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to DTW
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. With 223 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to DTW is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (783 km). There are approximately 223 weekly flights outbound and 187 return, totaling 410 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester and Cleveland Hopkins. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).